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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
The Orchard.

We make the following extracts
from a paper read before the Maine
State Pathological Society, by Davis
p. True, ESD, an experienced frnlt'
grower of Leeds: "One of the most
common mistakes made by some OF
the best orchardists is in having to
MANY varieties, making more work
in harvesting and not so desirable
In some cases a number of varieties
have been placed in one tree. This
is one of the worst mistakes. Dit
ferent locations require different
varieties to get the hest results
Big mistakes in the selection OF va
rieties have been made. One OF the
great questions with the orchardist
is, what is the most profitable varl
ETY. to grow and meet the wants OF
the present and future markets
Mistakes are quite common IN dis
lance of planting out trees. This
question is largely one OF clrcum'
stances. If one has more land than
money, it may be best not to set sc
near. Where land is more costly,
trees may be set twice as thick as
needed, and when the trees cover
the land onc-half of them may be
removed.
One of the saddcst mistakes is
where one puts trees in old worn
out grass fields, and wholly neg
lects them and expects to raise an
orchard. All such cases end in mis-
cradle failure. Another mistake is
in placing mulch so near the trunk
of tree and in such quantity that
it will heat and kill the tree. The
writer can testify to the loss of fifty
valuable trees killed in this way.
In grating, orchards in som'
cases have been nearly ruined b,
saving too large limbs or hubs, set
ting poor scions, grrfting limbs il
the center of the tree, using poo
wax, neglecting to look after TIN
sci0ns after the work has been per
formed. These have been the caus
of much damage. Turning sheer
and lambs into young orchar'
without taking the precaution t.
coat the trunks of trees with manure
has caused a big loss in some cases
Oxen and large cattle have proved
very fatal to young trees whel
turned into the orchard. AllOwin,
young trees to Overbear and breal
themselves down is a mistake. Thil
the fruit but do not prop the limb
If one has dwarf pears, as tn,
ounce root is fibrous, do not let thu
ground remain in grass; if you dc
you will make "a mistake. Paying
big prices for new varieties has, il
some cases, proved a mistake"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means, after suffering
for several years with severe lung
affection, and that dread disease C0nSun,p.
ton, is anxious to make known to his fell
low sufferers Tie means of cure. To
those who desire it, he will checrfully
send Gree of charge) copy of the pre-
seription used, which they will find sure
for Consumption, asthma, Cdtarrh, Br0n-
chitis and all throat and lung NdlalicS.
He hopes all sufferers will try his Rene
dy, as it is Invaluable. Those desiring
the prescription, which will cost them
nothing, and many prove a blessing, will
please address, REV EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings County, New York
4m31+
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
Coal Fields on the kennebec

A party Of Portland CAPT alists went recently
to Stage island at the mouth Of the Kenncbec to
look over the coal fields reported there, and as IA
result OF that visit a company was at once formed,
the land bounded and divers set to work to dis
cover just where the veins Of coal crop out under
water. Ex-Mayor Nickery of Augusta, owns
land from the stage road to low water mark, and
Mari & Oliver the land joining the beach and ex-
tending back from the water. Both parties have
made contract with the new company, giving
them the sole right to mine coal on their land for
20 cents per ton royalty on the first %. 900 tons
mined, and 10 cents per ton for all mined there
after. The gentlemen interested in the enter
prise include J. b. Curtis, ]. S. Douglass, repre-.
senting the Brown heirs, Captain Tibbetis, II
NJ. Sargent, Samuel Stark X. Lewis, Il. Lun,
and others.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

gentleman who had a little daughter
OF very inquisitive turn of mind invited
friend to dine with him. 1t CHANGED
that the friend had just been divorced
from his wife, and little Annie, who had
heard something about it, was curious to
know more. Why didn't YOU bring vonr
wife with you, Mr.. Todd?" asked Annie
when they were all seated at the table.
The guest blushrd and s,ammercd, and
said that he hadn't any now Then Annie,
in spite Of admonitory scowls from papa
and mamma, continued: .What did YOU
get Divorce from her for?" "Well
Annie. don't you think it is better,
asked Mr. Todd, .when two people an t
live hrnnily together thai III SHOULD
seperaieE' NO don't" answered the
child, 81 think 1t is better to fight it out
that's the way my papa and mamma do"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

1t is worth noting that of the six Oldest
surviving members of the United States
Senate, three were New England Sena-
tors, and a fourth was a native of this
section The six are Simon Cameron,
the senior of them all, Hannibal Ham
lin and James w. Bradbury of Maine
Alpheus Fetch of Michigan, who was Il
native of Maine, Robert C. Winthrop of
Massachusetts, aud Jefferson Davis Of
Mississippi. The Portland 1dcertjSe'
says: The surviving Senators of the 'i0>
from remarkable group, through it is
II melancholy reflection to think, that in
the nature of things, it is group which
must soon he broken up"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

Look OUT FOR TRAMPs.-There
is an increasing nuisance of tramps
roaming around the country steal
ing and begging a living, but DIES.
pising work. They are especially
prone to sleep in the farmers hay
NOW, and many cases of fires, de-
stroying the farmers work for an
entire year, are due to their care.
lessness or uglyness. II one is
found on a farmers premises the
sooner he is sent about his business
the better, for the farmer at least.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

KEEPING APPLEs.-As soon as
apples are picked they should be
placed in the coolest dry place that
can be found. If put in barrels
keep the latter out of the sun, either
in the shade of the apple trees or in
some well ventilated building. II
apples are placed where the sun
strikes them it occasions great inc
qualities of temperature. This
causes current of air around them
and no fruit can keep well under
such conditions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

CAN'T DODGE EN- "A Wayne County
farmer, who had little time to spare
during the drought, went at it and created
seven mounds, artificial mounds to re
semble graves, in a field close to the
road Sign boards We're put up and
labelled: "Tramp No. l." TRAMP No.
.. and So on though, aud when the work
was finished the granger went up to the
house with grin on his face and said 20
his wife:
''That ere dodge will beat all the laws
in Michigan to keep the tramps away"
Breakfast was not yet over next
morning when there was knock ON the
kitchen door, and the farmer opened it to
lind five gaunt tramps standing in a
half circle.
You here,' he yelled as soon as he
could credit his sense. Didn't YOU see
those graves down by the road?"
I'VE did sir" answered the oldest
tramp for all. That's just why we
stopped. We wanted to know if they
came to their death by overeatine p
Detrot Free Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
Notice of Foreclosure,

Whereas Jonas p. jackson of Scion. v his
mortgage deed dated the third day OF March.
A. ID. 1882, and recorded IN the Somerset Regis
try of Deeds, book ia, page 46s, conveyed to
me, the Undersigned, lot number seventy in
the south half of the town of SOlon IN Somerset
County, Maine, containing one hundred and
forty acres more or less. Also. about five
acres of land 81 .uated north OF said lot number
seventy, and being u part of the forty rod str p
called. Both parce's forming the farm con
veyed to said Jackson by me by deed dated the
third day of March aforesaid. And wherra.
the condition of SAID mortgage has been brOk-
en-, now therefore, by reason of breach of the
condition thereof, claim foreclosure Ut sand
mortgage and give this notice tor that purpose
Dated september 9TH, 1887
3w2o CATHERINE SHERIDAN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

MIR. BLAINE AND TIE Presidency -
We have cause for believing that the
following from the New York Sun is a
very near approach to the truth. and
while not perhaps, authorized by Mr..
Blaine represents his innermost feeling
upon an interesting topic:
"Mr. Blaine, although still enthnsi-
astically supported by his party, does not
care for the nomination unless it shall
appear that he can be elected or has a
good chance of election. If it shall seem
that he cannot be elected and that some
other Republican can command a larger
vote, Mr.. Blaine will not press his claims.
He recognizes that he has been highly
honored by his party already, and is will
ing to stand aside if the good of the party
requires that the nomination should be
given to another man"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

A little six-year-old grand-daugh-
ter of "A well-known New England
clergyman, in doubling statement
made by her uncle that the moon is
made of green cheese, was advised
by the divine to acertain for herself
'EIow can !, grandpa" sect your
Bible and see what it says" "Where
shall | beginW Begin at the begin
ming" The child sat down to read
the Bible. Before she had got
through the second chapter of Gen
csis and had read about the creation
of the stars and the animals, she
came back to her grandfather, her
eyes all bright with the excitement
of discovery: "l've found it, grand
pa! 1t isn't true, for God made the
moon before he made the cows"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
POETR Y.
Tho Changing Year

Her lips were ripcncd cherries, her hair fleece
ct gold,
Aud everybody told me She owned million cold.
50, while the leaves were turning beneath the
autumn skies,
watched my dumb devotion reelected in her eyes
As fast the STOW WAS falling in winters icy days
wasted half my substance in sending her bou
quris.
When all the birds were mating and earroiing fo'
spring,
spent what was remaining nn an engagement
ring.
And now that through the woodland the sunme
suubeams slant,
l find the millions owner to be her maiden aunt
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
Preserving Eggs Late In the Season

Eggs are not high yet, although
the weather is getting cold. The
cool season is the proper time tt
preserve eggs, as the temperature
is a prime factor. About 70o or so
is as warm as the storage place
should be, but CO. is correct; pro
viided the eggs do not get below 40
they are safe. The later in the sea
son they are preserved the longer
they can be kept for rise in prices.
We do not allude to sailed or lined
eggs, for our object is to have our
readers get their eggs into market
in as fresh, unaltered condition as
possible, and, as we remarked be.
fore, there are only three rules to be
observed: turn the eggs three times
week, keep them in cool place,
and allow no ROSTERS with the hens
The latter provision is the great
secret of success. An egg that does
not contain the germ of chick will
keep three times as long as one that
is suitable for Matching. They need
not be packed in salt, sawdust, bran
or anything, but simply lay them
on a rack and turn them. Eggs
packed away now will not keep over
two months before the. high prices
will be here, and if our directions
are followed only the most expert
persons will be able to detect them
from eggs only a few days old, as
they will be really fresh.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

Cool OFFICER.-A Danish officer is
pictured to us making observations in
regard to the deviation of rifle bullets
One day, when walking on the ramparts
nj Dupple, he saw Prussian sharp.
shooter taking aim at im-While the
soldier placed himself against tree,
IN order to take Il steadier aim, the
officer raised his glass to watch his
movements. This is all right" said he
1.-THE musket Is just on line with nv
oreast-we shall see The trigger was
pulled, and the Danish officer quietly
wrote down; AT distance of about
900 yarls the deviation of q ball from a
rihe musket Is about one metre"- Cham
bers' Journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

The prevalence of drought in the
Winter wheat region has undoubt,
edly shortened the acreage that will
be sOwn this fall. There is really
little encouragement with recent OF
present prices of wheat to prepare
a great amount of land for this crop.
What the farmer can do conveniently
and without interfering with other
farm operations will be prepared;
but thousands of acres that under
ordinary circumstances would have
been sown with wheat will now be
left for Spring grains. Wheat that
has been sown during dry weather
is much more apt to be Winter
killed, as it is covered too deeply.
The roots also strike deep in search
Of water, and are sure to be broken
off by alternate freezing and thaw.
ing in Winter. Hence the outlook
for the crop of 1888 is not as good
as it might be.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

Are you disturbed at night and broken ofyour
rest by sick child suffering and crying with
pain Of cutting teeth If so, send at once and
get bottle of MRs. WINsLOw's SOOTHING
SYHrP ron CHrLDRES TEETnING. Its value is
ncalculable. Ii will relieve the poor little suffer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
is no mistake about it. 1t cures disscntcry and
diarrhoca, regulates the stomach and bowels,
cures wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
Illumination, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mus. W1NsLoow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHIIDREN : TEETH is pleasant to the
taste and is the prescription of one Of the oldest
and best female nurses and physicians in the
United States, and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world Price Doe. bottle. pa
WHY should bcggars be made honorary mem
bers Of the legal profession Because they are
such good solicitors.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
Drunkenness or the Liquor Habit Positively
Cured by admin istering DR.. Haines'
Golden Specific

1t can be given in "A cupof coffee or tea with
out the knowledge OF tile person taking il; Is
absolutely harmless and will effect "A perna-
nent and speedy cure. whether the patient is a
moderate drnker or an alcoholic wreck
Thousands OF drunkards have been made tenn
perate men who have taken Golden Specific
In their coffee without their knowledge and
to-day believe they quit drinking of their own
free will IT NEVER FAILS. The system
once impregnated with the Specific II becomes
an utter impossibiity for thcl liquor appetite to
exist For full particulars, address GOLDEN
SPECIFIC CO., 1873 Race st. Cincinnati o.
No, dear, bucket shop is not where they sci
buckets. People go there to buck 1.-THE tiger
We mean.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
THE GRANGE.

SOMERSET POMONA GRANGE Geo. I. ribbctts,
of Victor grange, Master; S. +. Emerson, Of
Skowhegan grange, Secretary. Regular meet
ings with the different subordinate oranges the
second Tuesday in Jan, Feb, March, June,
Sept. Oct NOV. and Dec
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

SKowHrGAN GRANGB.-Ansel Holway, Master !;
Mrs. L. IL. Crowell, Secretary. Regular meet
ings at G. \. X. hall Wednesday evening on or
before the fall moon, and two weeks thereafter
in the afternoon.
TN, column is devoted to the grange inter
csts OF Somerset County. Brief articles from
all the subordinate oranges, for the good of the
Order and NJ interest are solicited. All commit
niratinns will be sent 10 $. +. EMlNsoN, SKow-
HFGAN, who is selected to edit the column.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she WAS Child. she cried for Castora,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

NS >\C>> would enjoy your dinner
y SoN and are prevented by Dys-
pepsia, use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
They are positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. rs and 30 cents.
A.. b. Toward, Druggist.
Our best friends are those who keep perfectly
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12

There may be nothing new in this world, bu
there's a heap THAT'S fresh.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
Have Won

We make OvercOats and listers,
a speciality every fall. We have
the most complete assortment Of
OvercOats and listers for Men,
Boys, and Children ever shown in
this market. Our whole stock will
stand the most critical inspection
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-10-12
Power

To place bargains within the
reach of all, and by square and up
right dealing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-25
DAILY AND SUNDAY.


DAILY AND SUNDA1-
I VT in advanceSI0 90 3 mos. in adv 81 90
q N. in advance 90 3 weeks in adv. 90
one month S5c
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-25
A WORTHY EXAMPLE.

Occasionally we can get a pointer from
our Canadian brethren well worth re-
membering. Canada's experimental
farms in the Northwest have always
been model institutions, and the policy
in connection with them has been an en-
lightened one. In fact the excellent adj
ministration of her agricultural depart
ment has been in marked contrast to the
carelesSnesS with which the public lands
have been handled ON this side of the
line.
A case in point presents itself. Though
the great need of the far Northwest has
been timber. no steps have been taken
by the government to supply the want
beyond offering a certain number of
acres of land TO settlers agreeing to
plant a certain number of trees upon
them, an offer practically worthless,
while land equally as good can be Sc
cured without that provisO. The tree
claims, in fact, have been utilized seldom
by the honest settler and great deal by
the dishonest land speculatOr.
The same want exists in the Canadian
Northwest, which is exactly similar to
our own rolling prairies. They want
timber, and the government is casting
about for means to supply it. Prof.
SAUNDERS, director of the Government
Experimental farm, has just returned
from a tour through Wisconsin and
Michigan, visiting the largest forest tree
nurseries to secure a supply of forest
tree seeds and young trees. These will
be planted throughout the Canadian
Northwest at government expense, and
from these it is hoped to propagate
woodlands of considerable extent.
With the rapid destruction of our for
ests their replenishment is something
the government can well take into con-
sideratiOn. The Canadians, by the in
tereSt they take in the question, set us
worthy example, and should their eX-
pertinent prove successful we should
not be long in following it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-25
RATHER MORE SENSIBLE.

At last the anarchists in Chicago, or
rather the members of the defense COM
mittee are doing something rather more
sensible than has been their habit for
some time past. After fruitlesSly
spending huge sums of money in behalf
of the criminals recently executed, they
have directed their efforts in way
more deserving of sympathy.
A grand entertainment will soon be
given in Chicago by the combined talent
of the various singing societies and
unions for the benefit of the anarchists
families. 1t is expected that 10000
tickets will be sold and that sufficient
sum will be realized to relieve the
necessities of the unfortunate women
and children for some years to come.
The object is one well worthy the
hearty commentator and support of
all charitaDly disposed people in Chi
cago, even of those most bitterly OPP
posed to the evil doctrines of the agi-
tators. With the possible except On of
Mrs. PARSONS the wives of the an
archists had no part in their husbands
evil doing, and certainly the children
are equally blameless.
1t is, however, an inevitable cOrOllary
of the strict enforcement of justice that
the innocent must suffer for the sins of
the wicked. Law must sometimes be
merciless to lie just and the condition
of the anarchists families is a case in
point Had they chung, misguided and
deluded though they were. less fer
vently to their criminal husbands the
world would have thought less Of them.
Now that justice has triumphed it can
afford to show its sympathy.
There should be an attendance at the
projected entertainment large enough
to exceed the fondeSt anticipatiOnS of
its managers, and these women and
children should be placed beyond want
by the very people who have had such
good cause to eXecrate their husbands
auH fatharS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-25
DRAMATIC NOTES.

The Boston Ideals gave two very
pretty Thanksgiving performances,
singing martha" at the matinee and
Bohemian Girl" with Miss AVERY in
the title role, in the evening. The au-
dienceS at both performances were large,
at the evening performance being the
largest of the engagement, and a re-
hinder of the Old Boston Ideal times.
1t is evident that the entire cast has
grown in popularity.
Tonight GEORGES BIZET'S artistic
triumph, Carmen" will be sung by
cast including the entire company, with
Miss De LUSSAN in the title role. The
cOStuming is all new. having been pre-
pared especially for this production.
Miss DE LUssAN will appear in four diff
ferent costumes, which will be as rich
as anything ever seen on st. Paul
stage.
The story of Carmen is taken from
PROSPER MERINSEE'S novel of the same
name, the outline of which we have al
ready published in these columns. The
opening chorus is a wonderful bit of
Spanish local color. Then comes very
effective chorus of boys. with obligatO,
with two flutes, followed by Garments
entrance, and the ''Habaniera.' ma
tiOnal song of Spain. a beautiful
duet between Don jose ana MlcIidela-
and then the celebrated quarreling
chorus of cigarette girls. The next no
table number is the ''Seguedilla." The
second act opens with Garments gypsy
song. followed by the Toreador's song,
known to ali concert and opera
goers. One of the most difficult quiEtets
ever written-yery effective. Song
scene between Don Jose and Carmen,
containing a solo for Don Jose and a
castanet dance, and song for Carmen.
In the third act occurs the celebrated
fOrtune-telling trio, and several strong
chOruseS. Tragic finale, outside bull
ring, where Jose kills Carmen.
The sale of seats for ROBERT DOwN-
ING'S engagement next week will open
at the Grand box Office this morning.
Mr. DOWNING has made quite repu
tation in the heroic roles heretofore
taken by FORREST and MCCULLOUGH.
His engagement at Minneapolis this
week has been brilliant success.
The overture to Bohemian Girl last
night was something new and exceed
ingly pretty. 1t was BALFE's own COM
position for the production of ''BOhe-
mian Girl" as grand opera in Paris
and Berlin.